Altdorf
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Altdorf is the capital city of The Empire, and the entire Order faction (the other two Order cities were pulled from WAR's release - they will probably be added later), from where Emperor Karl Franz commands the Imperial army from his palace overlooking the city.
[edit] Overview
The first city of the Empire, Altdorf sits at the turgid confluence of the River Reik and the River Talabec, where the slow, wide waters of the two rivers flow in channels between broad mud flats. The docks lining the downstream fringe of the city known as the Reiksport are the last navigable point on the Reik for seafaring vessels, and the city attracts sailors and merchants from the furthest reaches of the world. Foreign traders, adventurers and fortune seekers and the presence of the Imperial court ensure that the streets of Altdorf bustle with diverse activity; Merchants peddle their wares including various sundries, weaponry, “rat on a stick” snacks, apothecary leeches, and anything else that will fetch a price, all supporting a flourishing economy.
Since its foundation over a millenia ago (when it was originally known as Reikdorf), the city has grown mainly due to chance and circumstance. The streets of Altdorf are lined with rows of tall, aging layered houses that have been built up and onto repeatedly with each passing generation. Decay and decrepitude are common, beggars and thieves are a constant annoyance, and under the streets unspeakable horrors lurk in the rotting sewers. Even with this decay, the city is still a grand sight to see. You can find yourself walking along one of the dark narrow corridors that pass as streets in Altdorf only to round the corner and enter an ornate plaza framing a magnificent statue dedicated to some ancient hero of the Empire.
In the middle of the Reik, the great spike of the Reiksfang looms over the city. In times of old, this doughty fortress was the castle of the Prince of Altdorf, and withstood many sieges. Today, it serves as a prison for the most dangerous criminals in the Empire, arranging them in order of rank and wealth from the tastefully appointed chambers high in the fortress' towers to the dark, dank cells cut from the rock, deep below water level.
Altdorf is home to many of the most famous institutions of the land. The Great Temple of Sigmar, the Imperial College of Engineers, the Imperial Zoo and the Altdorf Press all benefit from the patronage of the Emperor. The majestic towers of the eight Colleges of Magic loom over the city, from the spires of which the wizards observe currents in the winds of magic. It is here that magic users from across the Old World come to learn their art, and where the Empire’s deadly Battle Wizards are trained. Due to the magical nature of the Colleges, the presence of the buildings often causes the layout of the districts around the Colleges to shift, making street maps of Altdorf is next to useless.
[edit] Locations of Interest
- Market Square
- Emperor's Palace
- Bright Wizard College
- Great Temple of Sigmar
- Altdorf Library
- Altdorf Bank
- Altdorf Auction House - One in each tavern.
- Reiksport
- The Blow Hole (Tavern)
- Mastiff's End Tavern
- Screaming Cat Tavern
- Altdorf Sewers
- March of the Dead
- The Slums
- Sigmar's Hammer
- Lords Row
[edit] External Links
 Order of the Griffon zones
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| Tier 1: Nordland • Tier 2: Ostland • Tier 3: Talabecland • Tier 4: Reikland • Capital: Altdorf |
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Altdorf •  Karaz-a-Karak •  Lothern The Inevitable City •  Karak Eight Peaks •  Fist of Malekith
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